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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    August 7, 2011
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    Here is an article or two that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/dividing-transplanting-iris.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/peony/dividing-peony-plants.htm

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    Sandyg43 on
    September 17, 2011
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    Yes, they are an outdoor tree peony, approximately 7 to 8 ft high with leaves at that height. They have buds on them. The stems are very wavy and about 1inch thick. I think they were planted many years ago (the property was tenanted before I bought it and the garden neglected). I would like to keep them if possible.

    I also inherited a beautiful pink peony bush and had wonderful flowers this summer. Can I cut the bush right back now before the winter. New gardener and need advice. Thank you for replying - appreciated
    SandyG

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  • Answered by
    rosepetal on
    September 17, 2011
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    How tall are the peony trees now..what zone do you live in...when you say leggy are you saying there are no leaves so far up on the trees?

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    rosepetal on
    September 17, 2011
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    I am assuming this is an outdoor tree peony. You can prune them, but I would not cut the main stem of tree. How tall are they now?

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    Heather on
    October 2, 2011
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    It is not so much about age, but rather the size of the plant. If it is getting too large for the area it is in, then it is ready to be divided. If it has been in the ground for a few years, and you want to share with a friend, it should be big enough to divide as well.

    But, I will warn you, peonies hate to be moved or divided. When you do this, it normally takes 1-3 years before they will bloom again.

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    Nikki on
    October 7, 2011
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    Regardless of when you split peonies, it will take them 1-2 years before they bloom again. They really do not like to be disturbed and moving or dividing them will delay blooming.

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    Heather on
    October 15, 2011
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    They should be ok, but you will likely not see blooms from them for a few years. Peonies do not like to have their roots disturbed and when they are disturbed, they stop blooming while the roots recover. Give them some bone meal to boost phosphorous, which will help them with root repairing and just take good care of them for the next year. This will help get them back on blooming track as quickly as possible.

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    Nikki on
    February 17, 2012
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    Many plants are ideal companions for peonies, especially other perennials. Some of these may include iris, dianthus, lily varieties, aster, rose, and hollyhock. Small shrubs, like hydrangea, will also work provided that they share the same growing conditions and are not planted too close, which could lead to overcrowding issues.

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